Community Corner
Join The City Of Colorado Springs' 150th Anniversary Celebration!
Street parking, surface lots and parking garages are located within walking distance to the festival.
July 29, 2021
The City’s 150th birthday bash is this Saturday, July 31! The festivities start at 11 a.m. with a “Parade through Time” featuring more than 60 entries on Tejon Street between Boulder and Costilla streets, plus a special “parade in the sky,” including a jump by the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue. Then, stick around for a family friendly festival on Vermijo Avenue from 12-8 p.m.
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There will be interactive booths, sport demonstrations, a kids play area, live entertainment on three stages, 25 food trucks, two beer gardens with six local beer and cocktail vendors, and the Tokyo Olympic Games telecast live on a big screen.
Additional details, including a full list of food and beverage vendors, and a map highlighting festival zones and parking areas is available at https://coloradosprings.gov/COS150DowntownCelebration.
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The event is being organized by the City in partnership with the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Colorado Springs Sports Corporation and the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.
Street parking, surface lots and parking garages are located within walking distance to the festival. City parking garages will have a regular rate of $1/hour and are located at:
- Nevada and Colorado avenues
- Bijou Street and Cascade Avenue
- Kiowa Street and Nevada Avenue
More downtown parking information is available at DowntownCS.com/Parking (link is external).
Or, ride your bike instead! Ride your own bike, or ride PikeRide to the bike valet tent at Tejon Street and Vermijo Avenue and park it for free.
To receive emergency alerts during the festival, including inclement weather information, text COS150 to 888777.
COS150 to 888777 . Main Stage – Vermijo & Sahwatch
Tokyo Games Fan Fest Gazebo Stage – Alamo Square Park
An ASL interpreter will be at the following events during the celebration.
ASL interpreter Volunteer Opportunities
Several volunteer opportunities remain in the afternoon and evening hours Saturday to support event operations. All volunteers receive a free t-shirt and meal at the event. Apply here.
See you downtown on Saturday!
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